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Swalberg Family History

Swalberg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Walberg, Salberg, Swanberg, Walburg, Seaberg, Sahlberg, Silberg

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Where is the Swalberg family from?

You can see how Swalberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swalberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Swalberg families living in Utah. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swalberg's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Swalberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swalberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swalberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swalberg. 100% of Swalberg men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Swalberg women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Swalberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Swalberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swalberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Swalberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Swalberg. For the veterans among your Swalberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swalberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Swalberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Swalberg in 1962 was 73, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swalberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swalberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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